Who could resist a tangy, velvety-smooth pie that's decadent but light? The whole-grain crust makes this confection especially yummy.
Lemon-Lime Tofu Crème Pie
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Ingredients
CRUST
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1-1/2 tablespoons honey
- 3/4 cup raw rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons minced walnuts or almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
FILLING
- 24 ounces Mori-Nu Tofu, firm, drained
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (2-3 lemons)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (3-4 limes)
- 2/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup safflower oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. For crust, melt together butter and honey. Mix with remaining crust ingredients; press into bottom of 9-inch pie pan.
- For filling, in large bowl combine tofu with remaining filling ingredients except almonds. Mix well. Transfer mixture to blender and purée until very smooth.
- Pour filling onto crust. Bake 30 minutes or until lightly browned. If desired, sprinkle top of pie with sliced almonds during last 5 minutes of baking. Let cool to set; chill if desired.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Lemon-Lime Tofu Crème Pie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Per Serving: Calories: 341 calories, Fat: 19g, % fat calories: 47%, Cholesterol: 16mg, Carbohydrate: 39g, Protein: 8g
